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The land of the Gita and the Mahabharata war - the vast Brahma Sarovar tank, Jyotisar where Krishna preached, and a cluster of ancient temples and museums.
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The sweet spot for visiting Kurukshetra is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹4,000-₹7,500 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after spiritual travel and culture and heritage. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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1.2 km from Kurukshetra centre
Sannihit Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Sarasvatis. The sarovar, according to popular belief, contains sacred …
2 km from Kurukshetra centre
Brahma Sarovar is a natural and divine tank in Kurukshetra, in the state of Haryana, India. It is 3600 feet long, 1500 feet wide, and 45 feet deep. Hinduism lays emphasis on taking bath for internal and external purit…
2.1 km from Kurukshetra centre
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb is complex of structures located in Thanesar, in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It includes two tombs, a madrasa, Mughal gardens and various subsequent features.
2.3 km from Kurukshetra centre
The Thanesar Pathar Mosque, also known as the Pathar Masjid, is a former mosque and now historical monument, located in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana, India. Believed to be built in 17th century, the mosque is loc…
2.3 km from Kurukshetra centre
The ancient Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Shiva is situated in old Kurukshetra city Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It was here that the Pandavas along with Krishna are said to have prayed to Shiva …
3.1 km from Kurukshetra centre
Thanesar is a historic city and Hindu pilgrimage centre in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is located approximately 160 km northwest of Delhi. The city Kurukshetra's area merges with Thanesar.
3.6 km from Kurukshetra centre
Kheri Ram Nagar is a village situated in Haryana state of India in District Kurukshetra. This is a small village having about 3500 people living in it.
3.8 km from Kurukshetra centre
Jognakhera is an archaeological site belonging to late Harappan phase of Indus Valley Civilisation. Jogankhera is located in Kurukshetra District, Haryana, India.
3.8 km from Kurukshetra centre
Techspardha is the annual techno-managerial festival of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. It started in 1995 as "Technospect". The year 2013 marked the Golden Jubilee of NIT Kurukshetra, thus it was renam…
4.7 km from Kurukshetra centre
The Mini Zoo is located on Grand Trunk Road near Pipli bus stand in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
5.3 km from Kurukshetra centre
Umri, Kurukshetra, according to the Puranas, is a village named after Odaumbar Rishi as it was his taposthali.
5.9 km from Kurukshetra centre
Abhimanyupur is a village in Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. This village is 8 kilometres from the city of Kurukshetra. This village is famous for being the site where Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, died in the…
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Hotel D9 Kurukshetra, KDB Road, SH6, Thanesar, Kurukshetra - 136118, Haryana, India
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Parinay Garden, Grand Trunk Road, Kishanpura - 136118, Haryana, India
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Sethi Dabha, NH-44, Grand Trunk Road, Birpipli - 136118, Haryana, India
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Gulshan Bhai Ke Cholle Bhature, SH6, Thanesar, Kurukshetra - 132118, Haryana, India
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Dilli Walon Ke Cholle Bhature, SH6, Thanesar, Kurukshetra - 132118, Haryana, India
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Black Beans Cafe - Most Hygienic & Trending Coffee Shop in Kurukshetra, SCO 25 P, SH6, Thanesar, Kurukshetra - 136118, Haryana, India
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Black Beans Cafe - Most Hygienic & Trending Coffee Shop in Kurukshetra, SCO 25P, SH6, Thanesar, Kurukshetra - 136118, Haryana, India
The best time to visit Kurukshetra is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Kurukshetra at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Chandigarh (IXC) ~80 km or Delhi ~160 km. Nearest railhead: Kurukshetra Junction. By road: On NH44, easy from Delhi or Chandigarh.
A DIY trip to Kurukshetra starts around ₹4,000-₹7,500 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Kurukshetra is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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